Surveys, Trends & Stats Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average by Maria Paravantes 16 May 2023 by Maria Paravantes 16 May 2023 The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Evia Seaplane Network Gets New Port Permits by Maria Paravantes 16 May 2023 by Maria Paravantes 16 May 2023 The seaplane network on Evia island in Greece is moving ahead with more port permit approvals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Court Puts Three Piraeus Port Extension Projects on Hold by Maria Paravantes 15 May 2023 by Maria Paravantes 15 May 2023 Greece’s highest court decides to suspend three key investment projects at Piraeus Port after calls by residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Short-term Rental Players Discuss Best Practices by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2023 For the first time in Greece, short-term rental operators sat down at the same table with the public revenue body to discuss best practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Pledges 260 Upgrade Projects for Ionian Islands by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2023 A total of 260 projects, many related to tourism, have been planned for the Ionian islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Campaign Period Officially Begins in Greece Ahead of May 21 Polls by Maria Paravantes 24 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 24 April 2023 Pre-election period officially begins in Greece in the run-up to May 21 national polls. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Enters Pre-election Period on April 22 by Maria Paravantes 20 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 20 April 2023 Greece announced that it will be entering pre-election period ahead of May 21 national polls. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaloniki Port Authority Investing Millions in Expansion Projects by Maria Paravantes 20 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 20 April 2023 The Thessaloniki Port Authority is investing 45 million euros in expansion projects this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Wastewater Treatment Projects Slated for Greek Islands and Small Communities by Maria Paravantes 19 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 19 April 2023 The Greek Environment Ministry said 53 small settlements would be getting new urban wastewater facilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news SETE Chief Sees Greece 2023 Tourism Revenues Exceeding €18.2bn by Maria Paravantes 18 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 18 April 2023 Greek tourism stakeholders are expecting at least 18.2 billion euros in tourism-related revenues this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TBEX Europe Preparing to Bring the World to Kalamata in Greece by Maria Paravantes 18 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 18 April 2023 Some of the world’s most influential travel bloggers and content creators will be in Kalamata, Peloponnese, next month attending TBEX Europe 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greeks Leave Cities in Droves for Easter Holiday Weekend by Maria Paravantes 13 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 April 2023 Airports, ports, and major highways are packed as Greeks leave the cities in droves ahead of the extended Orthodox Easter weekend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Sees Tourism Performance Going Strong in 2023 by Maria Paravantes 12 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 12 April 2023 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he expected tourism this year to maintain its upward trend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Access to Zakynthos Shipwreck Beach Banned This Summer by Maria Paravantes 11 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 11 April 2023 Four Greek ministries have decided to ban access by land and sea to Zakynthos’ most famous beach: Navagio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ellinikon Projects Moving Ahead as Scheduled by Maria Paravantes 11 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 11 April 2023 Works at the multi-billion-euro Ellinikon project on the Athenian Riviera are moving ahead as scheduled. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Study: Greece Tourism Professions in High Demand for the Future by Maria Paravantes 10 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 10 April 2023 SETE Intelligence’s study on Greece’s hospitality industry reveals the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling to meet future demands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Upgraded Ports of Patra and Piraeus to Enhance Greece’s Transport by Maria Paravantes 7 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 7 April 2023 Upgraded infrastructure and planning at Patra and Piraeus ports are expected to boost Greek economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Grant 167,925 Residence Permits to 3rd Country Nationals to Meet Staff Shortages by Maria Paravantes 5 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 5 April 2023 To meet staffing demands for tourism businesses, Greece will grant residence permits to third country nationals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Wants to Preserve Historic Cinemas by Maria Paravantes 5 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 5 April 2023 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, city residents and heritage groups are calling for the protection of two historic cinemas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Parnitha Casino Move to Marousi Approved by Maria Paravantes 4 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 4 April 2023 The Council of State has approved for the Parnitha casino to relocate to the northeastern Athens suburb of Marousi. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail